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“That element is to encapsulate that Stagg was fearing for his wife. As he walks down this corridor, he is faced with: Is she alive? Is she dead?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“So more people are faced with decisions. They don’t want to lose their house or their cars. They need to pay their utility bills. They’re more likely to stop paying their credit cards first.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
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- in the hot seat
- experiencing
- staring down the barrel of
- confronted by
- presented with
Possible Antonyms
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- on easy street
- getting a pass
